COMMUNITY MINISTRY

Christians have always been at the forefront of serving our communities. Our activities range from Make Lunch Holiday Hunger Project to Senior’s Drop-ins, from Warm Spaces to a Toddler Group, as well as mission partnerships with external agencies. We have a particular link with Casa-Reom Orphanage and School in Mozambique.

We partner with other churches in Rugby to support Hope4, Rugby Foodbank, Christians Against Poverty, Youth for Christ, Street Pastors, Gift of Years and more.

MAKE LUNCH

Make Lunch is a lunch club providing meals that matter for families in our community. We work closely with the Holiday Activities Fund (HAF) set up by the government to support the most vulnerable families in our community. Funds also come from other sources including major supermarket chains and other charitable organisations, as well as our parent organisation, TLG (Transforming Lives for Good).

Our volunteer team, drawn from churches in the Rugby area and from the wider community, provides healthy meals and fun, enriching activities twice a week in the main school holidays. In summer holidays we enjoy outdoor activities too.

We provide a healthy cooked lunch, and everyone makes their own pudding or part of their meal. The photos show some of the delicious fruit desserts and other activities we have enjoyed.

We are a ministry of St Oswald’s Church, Rugby and are proud to be part of the Revive Rugby network. We welcome families of any faith, ethnic background and makeup, and offer a safe space for families with SEND children. We have been described as a ‘lifeline’ for some adults as well as for their children. At the heart of what we do is community and building relationships whilst sharing God’s love. We welcome opportunities to work with other such agencies such as Warwickshire Family Information Service (FIS) or CAP (Christians Against Poverty).

If you would like more information email: makelunchrugby@gmail.com or talk to Susan Sydenham or one of the team.

E.S.O.L. ENGLISH CLASSES FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

Relaxed, ‘café style’ classes where you can learn the basics of English and practise your conversation skills.

Tuesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm in term time at St Oswald’s.

It is FREE – and you do not need to book – just turn up
and join in.